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What Are The Effects Of Drug Use And Smoking During Pregnancy?
Question: I am 30 weeks pregnant. I have went to a subutec clinic to help cut down my addiction. I found out I was pregnant 2 months in and was doing very stupid things so I got help and it has given me a very different outlook going to classes. BUT I have smoked Marijuana a few times and taken a opioid once during pregnacy and I live in TN so I am very worried about the mec test (the babies poop) should I be worried? And do they test every baby or only the ones the parents give consent to?
Brief Answer:
Meconium testing is not a problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns about meconium testing.
Meconium testing is not compulsory and there is nothing to worry. occasional use of marijuana or opioid during pregnancy is not going to show positive for drug test of meconium ( baby's poop).
I dont see any reason to worry.
See to it that you dont smoke anymore.
relax and enjoy your pregnancy.
Regards
Meconium testing is not a problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns about meconium testing.
Meconium testing is not compulsory and there is nothing to worry. occasional use of marijuana or opioid during pregnancy is not going to show positive for drug test of meconium ( baby's poop).
I dont see any reason to worry.
See to it that you dont smoke anymore.
relax and enjoy your pregnancy.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So even if I took the opiate around my 7th Month and smoked around my 7th Month I'm okay?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes. If you have smoken occasionally is not a problem even in 7th month.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes. If you have smoken occasionally is not a problem even in 7th month.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should I worry about it the health of my baby? And thank you so much
Brief Answer:
Your baby is fine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Dont worry about health of your baby. Occasional use wont harm your baby.
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Your baby is fine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Dont worry about health of your baby. Occasional use wont harm your baby.
Feel free to ask me questions directly in future by pasting following link in your browser:
http://bit.ly/askdrmaheshkoregol
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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